Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

reasonable-use theory

Read a random definition: implied consent

A quick definition of reasonable-use theory:

The reasonable-use theory is a principle that says people who own land near a body of water can use the water as long as it doesn't harm the water available to others downstream. For example, if someone has a river running through their property, they can use the water for things like irrigation or drinking, but they can't use so much that it leaves nothing for their neighbors downstream. In the oil and gas industry, there is a similar principle called the reasonably-prudent-operator standard, which means that companies must act in a way that a reasonable and competent operator would, taking into account the interests of both the company and the landowner.

A more thorough explanation:

The reasonable-use theory is a principle that allows owners of riparian land to use their water in a reasonable manner, as long as it does not affect the water available to lower riparian owners.

For example, if a farmer owns land next to a river, they can use the water from the river to irrigate their crops. However, they cannot use so much water that it significantly reduces the amount of water available to their downstream neighbors.

The reasonably-prudent-operator standard is a test used in the oil and gas industry to determine if a lessee has complied with implied lease covenants. The test considers what a reasonable, competent operator in the industry would do under the circumstances, acting in good faith and with economic motivation, and taking into account the lessor's interests as well as that of the operator.

For example, if an oil company leases land for drilling, they must operate in a manner that a reasonable, competent operator would under similar circumstances. This means they must take steps to prevent environmental damage, ensure worker safety, and maximize the economic benefits of the operation.

reasonable use | reasonably prudent person

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
MIAMI A
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
TY
got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.